Bill · H.R. 4282· House(119-HR-4282)

Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act

Age: 68 years

Virginia

Introduced: 7/2/2025
Last activity: 7/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: H. Griffith
Cosponsors: - 18 - 25

Commerce

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act," seeks to amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act. The primary goal is to modernize how contact lens prescriptions are verified. It requires online sellers to provide a way for individuals to electronically transmit their prescriptions. Additionally, it mandates that any protected health information sent via email by an online seller must be encrypted. The bill also updates requirements for contact information and modifies rules regarding calls made with artificial or prerecorded voices.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by mandating electronic prescription transmission and email encryption for health data.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The bill enhances privacy by requiring encryption for transmitted protected health information.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
Mandating encryption for health data via email provides stronger privacy protections for individuals.